EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has promised fans that Lola Pearce-Brown will get an incredible send-off during her funeral on the show.
Viewers were left heartbroken last week when Lola, played by Danielle Harold, passed away in what fans dubbed the saddest episode ever. Lola lost her battle with a terminal brain tumour as viewers saw the character's health deteriorate over the months.
Jay, who is played by Jamie, saw his character tie the knot with Lola earlier this year as he supported her every step of the way throughout her battle. Speaking at the British Soap Awards, Jamie insisted Lola's family would do her proud with her send-off.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com at the British Soap Awards, the actor confirmed there would be more heartbreaking scenes on the way, adding: "Isabella [Brown]'s great in that. More tears, sadly. But she gets the send-off she deserves."
Danielle added: "I wanted to go, just to be there with my little Izzie, but I couldn't, so I can't wait to see it. I've heard they've been amazing. This one's [Borthwick] supposed to be very good..."
Speaking about the reaction to Lola's death, Jamie explained that the cast have been delighted by the emotional reaction to the storyline.
He said: "It's been great, it's been really nice. Everyone's been really lovely and I've lost count of how many messages from people who are going through it or lost a partner or mum or dad or anyone.
"This storyline was for them, for the people who are sadly suffering from it."
As for Isabella Brown, who plays Lexi, Danielle was full of love for her on-screen daughter.
She said: "I can't sing her praises enough. She's been incredible and she deserves every recognition as a little actress. She's been my little rock, she's got me through everything. She knows exactly why we're doing this."
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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